police form human barriers at euston as flooding causes chaos on midlands rail routes /

Published at 2016-03-09 22:51:28

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Heavy rain knocks out services between Rugby and Milton Keynes,causing severe overcrowding at London terminusBritish Transport police officers formed human barriers at Euston station as heavy flooding led to severe rail disruption and overcrowding at the London terminus.
Officers locked together in front of the main concourse to prevent passengers from gathering on the platforms, and told travellers they were trying to ensure safety. One told passengers that people had fallen from trains earlier and warned that people could be killed. He added that police were at the station due to a shortage of rail staff.
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Source: theguardian.com

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